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Secrets of Silat

Secrets of KunTao & Silat

For those of you who haven’t seen Secrets, filmed by Padadin Press back in the 1990’s ~ here it is.  For free. 13,000 feet high in the Colorado Rockies, the wind sings its song and a crew of professional videographers try to catch the speed of movement even in demonstration speed. Still, this is the […]

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Year of the Dragon ~ Family Gathering 2024

This past weekend marked a milestone in KunTao Silat:  the 2024 Family Gathering. This event saw Pendekar Steve Gartin present the 3rd Generation of KunTao Silat to the world.  Dr. Jonathan Pyndus, Guru and Keeper of the Lineage, brought several of his core students to New Mexico for their first visit to Catron County so […]

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Jonathan and James in New Mexico

3rd Generation KunTao Silat Gurus

Guru Dr. Jonathan Pyndus and the Guru Mudas of his lineage constitute the Third Generation of martial experts in KunTao Silat who will be visiting Catron County on March 16, 2024 for the Spring Equinox KunTao Silat Family Gathering with Pendekar Steve Gartin at the Reserve Community Center and is open to the local People […]

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Confusion Over Self-Defense

Confusion over Self-Defense   The subject of self-defense, “real fighting”, & or whatever you call it causes a great deal of confusion in the martial arts world. Discussions over which style is best, what techniques work & which don’t, the usage of force multipliers, & legalities many times dissolve into the hell of one or […]

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Testing Resumes

Greetings to everyone in KTS, With Pak Steve’s release this weekend we will be resuming online testing.  However, to streamline the online testing process for everyone in the Distance Learning Program and the Guru Certification Course tests will now be conducted via live video conference using FreeConferenceCall.com, FaceTime, or FaceBook Messenger. If you are wanting […]

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